I started my career as a new lawyer with an unexpected young child and a divorce soon after. My monthly expenses were more than I earned but I was determined to succeed. The night I left my husband at the time, I lay in bed with my 9-month-old son. As he slept peacefully beside me, I looked at him and through tears whispered that we would never be in this situation again. That night with my son forever changed me. In that moment my motivation soared and has never diminished. Fast-forward a few years and I now own my personal injury law firm. I also own a portfolio of real estate and have a property management company. I recently published Law Girl’s Bump in the Road, a chick lit novel that is based on my life but fictionalized for entertainment purposes. I also recently launched JD in the Kitchen which is a website that shares recipes and tips to balance a career with family meals and I have an Indian cookbook series being released later this year. I remarried and now have three children. I want my children to learn that with effort, they too can realize their dreams. There is no better feeling than accomplishing your goals and achieving personal success. It’s obviously made better by having cuddles with my kids at the end of a long day.
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